DOL Median (Memphis, TN)
$62,000
vs National
-30.6%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,660
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,000
-30.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Memphis, TN earns $62,000 in nominal terms, which is 30.6% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,660 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Memphis, TN
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMA-FORM, INC | $110,675 | 2 |
| Nucor Steel Memphis, Inc | $58,500 | 2 |
| The University of Memphis | $51,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Memphis, TN?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Memphis, TN is $62,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Memphis, TN a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Memphis, TN earns 30.6% less than the national median of $89,315, or $68,660 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.